Estrella has completed a qualitative study,and although she coded and organized her data,she did not conduct any statistical analyses.She thus does not want to present a separate results section in her paper.Which of the following pieces of advice is her advisor most likely to give her for revision?
A)It's okay to go straight to conclusions since she doesn't have statistical results.
B)She does not need a results section in the paper itself as long as she presents all her data in an appendix.
C)Every paper really needs a dedicated results section,so she should include this section in the paper.
D)However the section is labeled,she should present a summary of the data,in detail,in the body of the paper.

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Even without conducting statistical analyses, it is important to present a summary of the data in detail in the body of the paper. This can be done in a separate section labeled "Findings" or "Results and Discussion". It is necessary to present the main themes and patterns that emerged from the data analysis to provide a context for the conclusions drawn in the discussion section. While an appendix is a good place to present raw data or additional details, it should not be the only place where results are presented in a qualitative study. A separate results section is a convention in most research papers and should be included to ensure a clear organization and structure for the paper. Going straight to conclusions without presenting the data in a detailed manner can make the paper seem incomplete or lacking in rigor.

Estrella Has Completed a Qualitative Study,and Although She Coded and Organized